Nano Reid’s crusade to save the Butter Gate from demolition
By Sean Collins Built in the 14th century, the Buttergate is a National Monument that forms part of the medieval town…
New Boyne TradFest to bring the best of traditional Irish music to Drogheda
Boyne TradFest, a new festival of traditional Irish music and song, runs from 22nd – 24th September 2023 in Drogheda…
Local artists, children and young people invited to enter Zurich Portrait Prize
The National Gallery of Ireland is inviting submissions from artists across the island of Ireland and from Irish artists living…
Campaign for Changing Places facilities for disabled takes a big step forward
“A momentous day for the disabled community” says local campaigner as Minister proposes amendment to Building Regulations to make provision…
Possibility of erecting a famine memorial in Drogheda being considered
Louth County Council is to consider a suggestion from Councillor Pio Smith that they erect a statue in remembrance of…
Callan welcomes talks to protect Monasterboice High Crosses
Independent Councillor Kevin Callan has put forward a motion at the April Meeting of Louth County Council for action to…
Young Louth man travels to the Slovak Republic to help influence EU policies
A young advocate from County Louth travelled to the Slovak Republic recently to help influence EU policies and ensure young…
Irish humanitarian organisations responding to Turkey-Syria earthquake
As we watch the heartbreaking scenes on the TV News coverage of the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as the death…
HSE adds chickenpox vaccine to childhood immunisation schedule
The HSE has announced a series of changes to the primary childhood immunisation schedule, applicable to all babies born on…
Drogheda Seagull Watch Group gets campaign off to a flying start
“The time to act is now!” says Frank The campaign instigated by former Mayor Frank Godfrey and several others to…
